NEWS & UPDATES
Your August news from the Cerebral Palsy Society
30 Aug 2024
Goodness me – where has the time gone? Time has flown by and it’s already the end of August.
The good news is that Spring is getting closer, the flowers are blooming, and the weather is (slowly) warming up.
Cerebral Palsy Society’s 2024 AGM
Our AGM is being held on Sunday, October 6 (World CP Day) and all nominations for the Executive Board and remits need to be submitted by 4pm today.
You’ll find the information for this year’s AGM, including nomination forms, here: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/governance
Voting opens on Monday, September 9 and all the information will be sent to you via email from the team at electionz.com. Voting closes at 4pm on Friday, October 4.
The AGM itself is being held via Zoom at 2pm on Sunday, October 6. RSVP to cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz by 4pm on Friday, October 4 and we’ll send you the Zoom link.
Be Green & Be Seen 2024
Be Green & Be Seen is just over a month away and we need YOU to get involved!
When you get behind Be Green & Be Seen you’ll be helping raise awareness of Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi and the Society, and raising vital funds so we can keep supporting you – our members.
Get your workplace involved, your child’s school or kindy. How about a green-themed morning tea for your neighbours?
There’s plenty of ideas and information on our website: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/how-it-works
If you feel like doing something good for yourself while you do something good for the Society, why not get involved in our #beACTIVE aspect of Be Green & Be Seen?
Simply pick an activity that works for you and your family, friends or colleagues, create a fundraising page and then ask people to support you by making a donation.
All the info is here: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/beactive
Good in the Hood
We are delighted to have been selected for Z Energy’s Good in the Hood programme at two Auckland stations!
Z is sharing $1 million with local community groups across the country, and you get to have a say in where the money goes.
To vote for the Cerebral Palsy Society, head instore to:
– Waikumete – 4155 Great North Rd, Glen Eden
– Glen Park – 241 Glenfield Rd, Glenfield
Each time you go in before September 22, grab a token and use it to vote for us.
There’s more information here: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/head-in-to-z-energy-to-support-the-cp-society
e-Card reminders
GET YOUR E-CARD TOPPED UP IN ADVANCE
e-card top ups (outside of the automatic top ups carried out at the start of the funding round) are now done on a weekly basis, by our e-card provider.
If you require a top up, please contact us in advance of needing your funding by phone on 0800 503 603 or email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz
Top up requests received before 4pm on a Thursday will be processed by the following Monday.
You will receive notification from our team via email, text or phone call that your top up is complete.
Please make sure you have enough funds on your e-card before attempting to make a purchase or getting into a taxi.
There’s more information here: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/need-your-e-card-topped-up-make-sure-to-get-it-sorted-in-advance
HOW TO CHECK YOUR E-CARD BALANCE
It’s easy to check the balance on your e-card!
Simply:
– Go to https://ecardsolutions.nz/portal/cps/
– Check your last receipt
– Or go to www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz, click the Dashboard button, sign in and click the “Check Your E-Card Balance” button.
Got to www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/member-services/programmes for more information about our e-card funding programme.
Coffee groups
Have you been to one of our coffee groups yet?
The refreshments are on us! A companion, support worker and/or family member is welcome to accompany members to these groups. Up to $15 worth of refreshments per person is provided.
Coffee groups are currently held in Auckland, Masterton, Wellington and Christchurch.
We love welcoming new people to the groups, so please get in touch if you’re interested in attending.
For all the coffee group venues, dates and times check out our website – www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/member-services/events/coffee-groups.
If you want to attend a coffee group but the day/time/venue of an existing group doesn’t work for you, please contact the Society to discuss your needs. Phone 0800 503 603 or email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz.
** CHANGE OF VENUE FOR PARKLANDS COFFEE GROUP **
Are you attending our Christchurch Coffee Group in Parklands this Tuesday, September 3? If so, please note there’s a change of venue for the September gathering only.
The temporary venue is Black & White Coffee Cartel Marshland, 436 Prestons Rd, Marshland.
Our host Michael looks forward to seeing you at 1pm on Tuesday.
The Cerebral Palsy Podcast
Have you checked out The Cerebral Palsy Podcast? More episodes are now live.
– Mike Bishop – CEO of Harbour Sport
– Kim Wallace – Parenting a child with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi
– Dannielle Aitchison – Paralympian
– Cory Newman aka “Spikey” – Making music
These heart-warming and entertaining podcasts have been put together by Kris Edwards (who lives with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi) and Nathan Hart (who is dad to a young Cerebral Palsy Society member).
You can read about Kris and Nathan’s journey, and their reasons for creating the podcast, here www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/news-updates/the-cerebral-palsy-podcast
You can listen here:
Spotify – www.tinyurl.com/2pwwjawj
iHeart Radio – www.tinyurl.com/zp6h24m7
Apple Podcasts – www.tinyurl.com/2dd2xvww
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Who else is excited about the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games being under way!?
You can watch it all live and free-to-air on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1 until September 9.
Paralympic podcast
Have you been watching the first few days of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games?! If you can’t get enough of our incredible athletes, check out The Para Podcast.
Kris Edwards and Nathan Hart (the men behind The Cerebral Palsy Podcast) have teamed up once again to produce their latest podcast which shines a light on a handful of Paralympic athletes, all with differing disabilities, and many of them in good positions to score medals.
There’s more information here: www.omny.fm/shows/the-para-podcast
Entertainment Membership – perfect for Father’s Day
Support our fundraiser by purchasing an Entertainment Membership and you’ll get some great rewards!
Purchase a Single City Membership for just $70, and you’ll receive:
– A $20 Woolworths eGift Card – Yours instantly with any membership purchase
– FREE Multi City Upgrade – Access offers across Australia, New Zealand, and Bali
– Up to 50% off dining, shopping, travel, and more for 12 months.
This Father’s Day offer is only available until Monday, 2nd September.
Order Here - https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/9g64387
Research opportunities
There are plenty of Cerebral Palsy and disability-related research opportunities to get involved in.
Head to our Research Opportunities page for more information: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/cerebral-palsy/research/research-opportunities
– Healthy Ageing in Adults with Cerebral Palsy
– Navigating the SDR journey
– Abortion is a Human Right and Health Issue: Disabled People’s Experiences of Abortion Services in Aotearoa New Zealand
– Scientists seek children with Cerebral Palsy for space-like anti-gravity walk
What’s happening
Clinical Excellence Summit – A Free Online Event for Pediatric Therapists
5-8 September 2024
Immerse yourself in the latest scientific research, clinical wisdom and practice changing conversations with science-loving PTs and OTs. A free 3-day event.
Join clinical experts, academic researchers and thought leaders for research, case studies, practical demonstrations, interactive sessions and practice changing conversations that arm you with the latest science and practical wisdom to make the biggest impact for the kids and families in your care.
Go to www.clinical-excellence.heysummit.com for information.
Para Athletics
If you or your child want to give athletics a go, then check these awesome opportunities out…..
Athletics New Zealand is hosting Para Athletics “Have A Go Days” and “Coach Development” opportunities around the country in September, October and November.
Click here to see fliers for events in Taupo, Palmerston North, Inglewood, Wellington, Auckland and Whangarei.
For more info, email: raylene@athletics.org.nz
Parafed Waikato
Parafed Waikato is a membership organisation that promotes and provides sport and recreation for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments. They have a youth group with more than 60 members. Youth membership is an annual $20 fee and all sports are provided at no cost.
Their ‘Have a Go’ sports days are an opportunity to try out a new sport or to just go along with friends and family to have a fun day out.
For information about Parafed Waikato visit: https://parafedwaikato.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Parafed-Waikato-Organisation-Information.pdf
And https://parafedwaikato.co.nz/
For general information about Parafed, or to find your local group go to: ww.parafednetwork.co.nz
Next time I write to you, Be Green & Be Seen will be just days away. If you have any thoughts, ideas or questions about how to fundraise, please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Ngā mihi,
Clare and the CP Society team
Clare Williams
General Manager
